Leslie Ragde A. Sanchez Talavera
Areas of expertise
Bats Ecology, Forest and Agroecosystem Conservation, Corporate Responsibility, Community Relations, Development and Project Management
Degrees
- B.S. in Biology, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México-UAEM
- M.Sc. in Biological Science, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México-UNAM
Potential student research areas
- Biodiversity inventories in fragments besides agroecosystems
- Forest management plans
- Bats living in houses near of banana plantations
- Support to communities sustainable development projects
- Plant biodiversity: natural regeneration vs. reforestation programs
Biography
Leslie has lived in Costa Rica for five years. She worked with the Organization of Tropical Studies as Director’s Assistant of La Selva Biological Station. Then, in 2008 she was in charge of the Nature and Community Project of Chiquita Brands Int., which is an initiative of Corporate Responsibility and involves conservation, education, community development and sustainability. Since March 2011, she has been in charge of Chiquita Nature and Community Foundation in Costa Rica, and her responsibilities are fundraising, alliance, and proposals.